Baby Teeth & Gum Care

Caring for your baby’s gums and teeth

1) Fill a sippy cup with water instead of juice- the constant sipping of acidic juice can cause early childhood cavities
2) Try and avoid putting your baby to bed with a bottle
3) Avoid dipping a soother in anything sweet before giving to your baby
4) Before your baby’s teeth have erupted you can cleanse the gums with a warm moistened baby cloth wrapped around your finger-bacteria sitting on the gums can cause cavities to teeth that are erupting
5) When your baby’s first tooth comes in, try and brush with a baby toothbrush and a tiny smear of kids toothpaste (Crest or Colgate make great ones)